- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-OZAR-25-12618514-OC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 25, 2024 to Friday, April 25, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the National Park Service and the Maintenance Worker (Trails) WG-4749-7. This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours. Carefully read the job announcement for full details on how to apply. Read each question in this questionnaire carefully. Select only one response. If you select more than one response or leave a question blank, you may be found not qualified for the position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Worker (Trails), WG-4749-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
2.
This position requires that the incumbent must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement. Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Constructs, maintains, and repairs walls, bridge abutments, and stairs using primary dry-stone techniques.
4.
Constructs, maintains, and repairs boardwalks that are in woodland and riparian areas.
5.
Installs, repairs, and replaces steps, multi-use bridges, foot bridges, and guard rail components.
6.
Installs, repairs, and replaces retainer steps, water diversion bars, cribbing and retainer walls.
7.
Quarries, cuts, shapes, and finishes stone for use in walkways, bridge abutments, and rock walls.
8.
Selects rocks and/or logs adjacent to work area and moves material in place using rigging equipment such as a high line set up.
9.
Fells, bucks, notches, and/or shapes both native and pressure treated logs for use in trails work.
10.
Perform strenuous labor duties such as pulling, pushing, loading, shoveling, digging ditches, bending, hammering, or hiking while carrying heavy items, gear, and tools over rugged terrain.
11.
Removes windfalls, hazardous vegetation, and debris from trails.
12.
Builds up tread surfaces in eroded areas.
13.
Measures, cuts, and installs dimensional lumber using on-site measurements, verbal or written directions, simple plans, and specifications.
14.
Use tape measures, squares, levels, chalk lines, etc. to measure, mark, and cut a variety of material.
15.
Use diameter tapes to measure and select log material appropriate for the task.
16.
Carry out assignments following verbal direction and technical guidance provided by higher-graded worker, work lead or supervisor.
17.
Reference sketches, simple plans, specifications, and/or basic blueprints to complete assignments.
18.
Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
19.
Operate power tools including power saws, drills, and screw guns safely and efficiently.
20.
Operate motor vehicles to transport crews, tools, and equipment to and from work site.
21.
Operate power equipment including chainsaws, backpack blower, string-line trimmer, generators, and cement mixers safely and efficiently.
22.
Use hand tools including rock bar, hammer, single jack, shovel, rake, axe, carpentry tools, chisels, trowels, and brushing shears safely and efficiently.
23.
Maintains trail surfaces using a variety of materials, hand, and power tools.
24.
Work with log material and various types of lumber to construct and maintain trail features.
25.
Uses a variety of fasteners to construct and repair trail structures.
26.
Mixes and applies mortar in proper proportions where wet masonry is determined appropriate.